as in suspense
a state of temporary inactivity
trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights
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Recent Examples of suspension
If such a case occurs, penalties from the Florida Board of Nursing could range from reprimands, fines or probation to suspension or revocation of the license, according to a state statute.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Go for a full restoration, or get the suspension sorted and enjoy the patina as is, or drop an LS in there and swap its V8 into whatever your heart desires.
—Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
Both are serving suspensions for their part in a brawl in a game against Charlotte on Feb. 9.
—CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Still, Supermicro has had to battle back from a previous trading suspension from the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2018 and a panel decision to delist the stock.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Go for a full restoration, or get the suspension sorted and enjoy the patina as is, or drop an LS in there and swap its V8 into whatever your heart desires.
—Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
Both are serving suspensions for their part in a brawl in a game against Charlotte on Feb. 9.
—CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Still, Supermicro has had to battle back from a previous trading suspension from the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2018 and a panel decision to delist the stock.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspension
suspense
Noun
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The home invasion sequence delivers suspense that’s sorely lacking elsewhere, and for that reason alone, Karl gets a slight leg-up.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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From the first ominous notes to the shocking final moments, Bernard Herrmann’s music drives the suspense, plunging you deep into a world of obsession, secrets and terror.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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